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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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